Ethics Center News
March 2010
Special opportunity for students to engage with world leaders (3/8)
The Ethics Center, in collaboration with the Social Justice Leadership Series, invited Brandeis students to intimate conversations with eminent members of the Center’s International Advisory Board, including former U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker, JFK advisor Ted Sorensen, President of Al-Quds University Sari Nusseibeh, and other accomplished individuals. Sessions were limited to 30 students per session.
February 2010
Coexistence International Director writes about possible French ban on Islamic veils in GlobalPost.com (2/17)
In an opinion piece published by GlobalPost.com, Coexistence International Director Jessica Berns writes that "The recent French parliamentary committee report recommending a partial ban on women wearing Islamic face veils raises critical questions not just for French politicians and society at large, but for democracies throughout the world."
The Green Canvas: The Artist as Environmental Activist - a Distinguished Visiting Practitioner Residency (2/8-11/10)
Hoseob Yoon, a South Korean graphic artist who has devoted his career and his life to protecting the environment, served as the Center’s fourth Distinguished Visiting Practitioner. His residency included class visits, art demonstrations, exhibits, and one-on-one visits with students and members of the community.
January 2010
Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms (1/3-5/10)
International judges, along with leading international law experts from the Israeli government, military, academic community, and judiciary convened in January at the Center’s colloquium, Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms, in Jerusalem, hosted by the Mishkenot Sha’ananim international cultural and conference center and funded by the David Berg Foundation. The colloquium was covered by the Jerusalem Post and referenced in a Haaretz editorial.